Archives for February 2008

'“Yes, there is [concern],” Ruff said briskly. “Yes, there is. But we’ll try to address that [this] morning. Yes, there is concern. In all of them. When they miss or they’re going for X-rays, you’re concerned with any of them. I won’t list any names right now, but we have concern.”' … [Read more...] about Four forwards conspicuous by absence

'But over the past 18 games when he has been used almost exclusively on the wing, he has scored 4-14-18 and is a plus-8.' … [Read more...] about Gragnani promoted to Buffalo

'But they’ve been mediocre since and have slid accordingly. Drury, who snubbed the Sabres for the chance to play in Madison Square Garden, hasn’t been the problem -- he’s notched eight goals and a total of 12 points in his last 10 games. But like he did here, Drury has struggled with five-on-five hockey. His minus-9 is the worst among the regulars in New … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres looking down on Drury, Briere

'“We contacted the Sabres via e-mail and it took off,” Baumgartner said. “It came about very quickly because of the time frame they have to work with. They can’t commit to games during playoff times, so they only had a few days open.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres, cops face off

'"Whether I played there or didn't play there, you're wearing a different jersey in their building. I'm certainly not going to expect any pats on the back," said Drury, who signed a five-year deal with the Rangers on July 1. "They're passionate fans; they love their Sabers, love their Bills. They're great fans, very loyal, so (I may get booed)."' … [Read more...] about Drury expects cold comfort in Buffalo

New York (30-24-8) at Buffalo (30-23-8) (AP) New York Rangers (30-24-8) at Buffalo Sabres (30-23-8) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

Gragnani promoted to Buffalo (Rochester D&C) Amerks fall to Sens 4-0; Cunneyworth's quest for 300 continues (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Drury was so two-faced during the process that he made me forget how much I liked him in Buffalo," said Mike Mannella, a longtime Sabres fan. "He wanted to go back home, and he tried to make Buffalo management look like the bad guy."' … [Read more...] about Drury's first game back in Buffalo overshadowed by playoff race

'"Road games back-to-back we have to play smart," Sabres forward Paul Gaustad said. "The energy's there when you play a smart. When you're not, you're running around and you get tired."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stomp on Leafs early and often

'Without identifying the injuries, Ruff said he's uncertain whether Vanek and fellow forwards Derek Roy, Jochen Hecht and Paul Gaustad can play Saturday when Buffalo hosts the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bothered by injuries ahead of game against Rangers

'The penalty-kill unit was effective early, going 3 for 3 in the first period. Not to be outdone, the power-play unit clicked. It was efficient, scoring twice in the second period on the only two shots it took for the night. The Sabres finished 2 for 5 with the man-advantage, while the Leafs went 1 for 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 climb continues

'“It’s always a good opportunity to play with those guys,” Kotalik said. “I’ve ended up on the third line a lot this year and it shows in my production. Getting a chance to play with them today you see a little more creativity. It’s been tough for me as a guy who wants to score goals and knows he can do it.”' … [Read more...] about Kotalik thrives on top line alongside Roy, Vanek

'The pins will be available at all Wilson Farms stores, Tops Markets, Noco gas stations and Rite Aid pharmacies for $2.99 each, plus tax, along with a coupon from The Buffalo News. They also will be available in The Buffalo News lobby, but only from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pins: Get &#8217em while you can

'"It's going to be a situation where we're going to have to keep winning games. People around you are going to keep winning games. And when you play the teams you're right there with you're going to have to win the majority. You're going to have to win more than you lose to stay ahead of them."' … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres making a charge up playoff ladder

Fletcher won't keep Mats in dark (Toronto Sun) Devereaux sidelined with MCL injury (Toronto Sun) Time for Leafs to bring in Chesty and Busty (Toronto Star) Telling numbers (Toronto Star) Party? No way. NHL deadline day is no time to play (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs sniff top pick (Hamilton Spectator) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage